Bøger af Increase Mather

Justified by the scripture, and by the writings of many learned men, both ancient and modern divines, in answer to several questions relating to church discipline. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Old English text.

From the year 1614 to the year 1675, wherein the frequent conspiracies of the Indians to cut off the English and the wonderful providence of God in disappointing their devices is declared. Together with a historical discourse concerning the prevalence of prayer showing that New England's late deliverance from the rage of the heathen is an eminent answer of prayer. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Old English text.

This work presents tales of conscience regarding evil spirits impersonating men, witchcrafts and infallible proofs of guilt in such as are accused with that crime. It is all considered according to the scriptures, history, experience and the judgment of many learned men. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English text.

""A Faithful Man Described And Rewarded"" is a sermon by Increase Mather that was preached in Malden on June 24, 1705, in honor of the late Michael Wigglesworth, a faithful servant of God who had recently passed away. The sermon describes Wigglesworth's life, character, and devotion to God, and emphasizes the rewards that await those who remain faithful to God throughout their lives. Mather draws on biblical passages and other religious texts to provide a compelling argument for the importance of faith and devotion, and to offer comfort and hope to those mourning the loss of Wigglesworth. This edition of the sermon was published in 1849 and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religious thought and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This course of sermons was written by the eight ministers who carry on the Thursday lecture in Boston. These sermons are on the nature and methods and motives of early piety. It is also closed with a discourse by Increase Mather lately had by him to young people. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This essay was drawn from the quiver of the scriptures. Concerning the controversy about dancing, the question is not, whether all dancing be in itself sinful. Nor is the question whether a sober and grave dancing of men and women be not allowable, but our question is concerning gynecandrical dancing, or that which is commonly called mixed or promiscuous dancing. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This discourse discusses comets, wherein the nature of blazing stars is inquired into, with a historical account of all the comets which have appeared from the beginning of the world until this present year, expressing the place in the heavens, where they were seen, their motion, forms, duration; and the remarkable events which have followed in the world, so far as they have been by learned men observed. Also found are two sermons occasioned by the late blazing stars. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Old English text.

This work by Increase Mather answers the objections of the Reverend and learned Mr. Baxter, Dr. Lightfoot and others, with an inquiry into the first resurrection. Mather vindicates the doctrine of the Jews' conversion. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

Also sundry other sermons on several other subjects. Discourses concerning the divine providence are ever seasonable, and may become profitable. The present Prosperity of the Wicked and the long continued Afflictions of the Righteous is that which proves an unhappy stumbling block to those that perish. But, they who believe that there is another and an eternal world, which all men do at death enter into, see through this dark objection. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This work contains several sermons concerning the nature and power of holy angels and the great benefit which the true fearers of God receive by their ministry. Added to these sermons is a sermon concerning the sin and misery of the fallen angels, also a disquisition concerning angelic apparitions. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This work presents the life of him that to many was a spiritual father and the greatest part of his time in the ministry he was a laborer in the Lord's harvest. It was written anonymously, the author having viewed Richard Mather's manuscripts and having a personal and intimate acquaintance with Mr. Mather. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.